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| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 516 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
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| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area, 2 km south of Endulen village, along Emborrkwai river in riverine forest. Information given by Mepalari Mushumbay, from Arusha Mwarusha-tribe, 40 years, has lived in Endulen 20 years, is owner of many beehives. |
| Coordinates | 3° 14' S 35° 16' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 1700 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 1700 |
| Start date | 1993/05/12 |
| End date | 1993/05/12 |
| Family | Ebenaceae |
| Identification | Euclea schimperi (A.DC.)Dandy |
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| Field notes | Tree. Maasai name: orkinyei One cup of the dark red extraction of the root is drunk to provoke diarrhoea. 5 roots 20 cm long and 2 cm thick is extracted half an hour in 3 litre of water. It function after c. 1/2 hour, as quick as "oremit" and continue for c. 4 hours until one eats some food, all kind of food can be eaten It is not as good as "oremit", which is stronger. Leaves are used to place meat on slaughter. |
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